Gleann Dubh
National grid reference NM97804230
| Gleann Dubh | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Barcaldine, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°31′43″N 5°17′16″W / 56.5287°N 5.2878°WCoordinates: 56°31′43″N 5°17′16″W / 56.5287°N 5.2878°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 166000 sq. metres |
| Surface elevation | 32 metres |
The reservoir (the "Black Glen") is an impounding reservoir located 9 kilometres north east of the Connel Bridge in Barcaldine Forest. The earthen dam is 23.4 metres high and was completed in 1984. The reservoir provides a supply of water for the hydroelectric scheme at the Marine Resource Centre in the village of Barcaldine.
The Marine Resource Centre, Barcaldine
See also
Sources
- "Argyll and Bute Council Reservoirs Act 1975 Public Register"
- "The Forests of North Argyll" - The Forestry Commission
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